| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $142.63 | 10.862% | $158.1225 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.73 | 6.480% | $54.0173 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.50 | 8.371% | $104.578 | $104.58 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.46 | 5.662% | $244.5653 | $244.57 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.37 | 6.293% | $31.2183 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.67 | 10.797% | $217.9045 | $217.90 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.94 | 11.527% | $139.3418 | $139.34 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.30 | $949.7477 | $949.75 | $949.70 | $949.70 | |